Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-07
THE RACES.

they lacked in that particular was much
more than made up in real merit and deep
1t was the universal opinion last
that no better turf events had ever
been seen in this city, and those who for
any reason failed to occupy a seat in the
grand stand or have standing DOR on the
auarter-stretch want TO go off to some Be-
Guided spot and kick themselves-and then
be on hand bright and early to-day to see
what will take place. If the races of yes
terday are to be duplicated during the re-
mainder of the week, those who were
responsible for getting the flyers
here are entitled to thu hearty e~ongratula-
tons of everybody who takes q de-
light in fine contests of speed. The col
tests were for "blood" all the way through.
The monkey-business and jockeying which
the patrons of the Fair have been treated
to in a number Of instances in years past
was conspicuous by its entire absence, and
everything passed off in the best possible
manner. The time made, Is q rule, was
good, and at the close OF the last heat in
the trot, which was not finished until
about half-past six o'clock, every one,
whether spectator, owner, judge or driver,
was more than satisfied with the result.
Below will be found the two contests in
THE TROT.
The first event OF the day was the 2:34
class trot, in which there were nine entries
and eight starters, Captain Stone being
withdrawn. The horses were called at
1870 o'clock, and after the drivers had
listened to the usual instructions from the
Judges they were sent TO the starting point,
and were ready to 20. The crowd in at
tendance was not very large, bat those
present were very enthusiastic, and en-
loved the sport to the utmost.
FIRST HEAT-The horses got away at
go, after scoring half-a-dozen times,
with Nutgall at the poll, and the Others
in the following order: Adonis, Maude,
Clifford, Consul, Minnie Schaffer, and
Lucy W. Consul had a slight advantage
at the start, but Nutgall soon took the
lead, and at the turn was a length ahead,
with Consul q close second and Clifford
third. At the upper turn Consul broke,
and Clifford took second place. At the
halE.m Nutgall had the lead, with Cliff
ford second, and Consul third, but at the
three-quarters Nutgall dropped back to
third, and Consul and Clifford had a tus-
sci for first place. Coming down to the
last quarter the race between these two
was hot, but Counsel had a slight lead
which could not be overcome and came
under the wire by a nose, Cliff
ford second, Nutgall third, Minnie Schaffer
fouth, Adonis fifth, Clay Davis sixth, Lucy
W. seventh and Maud distanced. Time,
2:343. Before the heat pools sold, Clifford
$40, Minnie Schaffer s., field $40. Mu-
tuals paid S. so.
SECOND HEAT.-The horses got started
in good shape at $50. Consul took the
lead, with Schsffer second. At the quar-
ter these two were neck and neck in a
pretty tussle, with Nutgall third. The
last named horse steadily pulled to the
front, and passed the leaders, 600 leaving
three lengths of daylight between him and
Schaffer. At the three-quarters Nutgall
held his lead, but Clay Davis had come
into second place, Clifford taking third.
At the turn Nutgall increased his lead, and
won easily, Clay Davis second, Minnie
Schaffer third, Clifford fourth, Adonis fifth,
Consul sixth, and Lucy W last. Time,
2:30t. Pools on the heat sold, field $40,
Consul S.. Mutuals paid 1920.
THIRD HEAT-This was called at $50
a sprinkle of rain was falling. Nutgall
sold a small favorite at $40, with s. and
50 for the field. Nutgall took the lead
from the start, with Shaffer a close second,
Clay Davis third, and Consul fourth. At
the half mile Nutgall was one length in
the lead, Clay Davis second, and Shaffer
third. At the three-quarter Clay Davis
pulled up on the leader, who was but half
a length ahead, and coming around the
the contest was 2 pretty one.
Davis continued to push the leader to the
wire, but could not pass him, Nutgall
winning the heat in 1888, Clay Davis Sec
ond, Shaffer third, Consul fourth, Adonis
fifth, Lucy w. sixth and Clifford seventh.
Mutuals paid 5 $50.
FOURTH HEAT-Nutgall sold at $40 in
the pools to 81 for the field. The horses
were called at Ais but did not get away
until half-past. This wa the most excit-
ing heat OF the race. Shaffer had the adj
vantage at the start, and held it until
around the turn. with Clay Davis a good
second. At the quarter these two had not
changed, but Nutgall had come ont Of the
crowd and taken third place. This horse
broke lust after passing the9uarter and the
onnIla1 har for tho hat oo far 40 Grot
place was concerned. At the balfmile Clay
Davis took first and held it clear through,
closely pressed on the home stretch
by Nutgall. Davis o the heat in 2:32,
Nutgall second, Shaffer third, Consul
Adonis fifth, Lucy w. drawn and
aud Clifford last. Mutuals paid S. 90.
Lucy WIS sulky was broken.
Fifth Heat-Pools sold, Clay Davis $40,
field So, and Nutgall $40, field So. The
horses got away at sos. Clay Davis went
to the front, with Nutgall second. This
horse lost his feet in getting around the
and Minnie SchaAer took second
place, with Nutgall third. Going up the
track Nutgall broke again, but did not
lose much by it. Atthe half-mile Clay Davis
was three lengths ahead of Shaffer, Nut
gall q bad third. At the three-fourths
mile Shaffer pulled up to within a length
of the leader, hui could not stand the pace,
and gradually fell back until the top Of the
home stretch, when she made another
spnrt, but conld not make it. Clay Davis
under the wire two lengths ahead Of
Schstfer, Autgail . bad third, AdopiS fourth,
Clifford fifth aud Consul sixth. Time,
2:36. Mutuals paid, S. {.
SIXTH HEAT-Clifford, Shafer and
Adonis, were sent to the stables, they not
having won a heat, and the three Others,
Nutgall, Consul and Clay Davis, tOed the
line for the final tusssll. Pools sold at
SIS for Clay Davis to 81, and one down to
81 on the field. The horses got out at
Sis, and at the start Davis led to the
quarter, with Nutgsll second, but Consul
pulled past Nutgall at the turn, anG at the
half was only a length behind Clay Davis.
At the three-quarter mile Consul was only
half a length behind the leader, and the
crowd grew wild with excitement. Clay
Davis broke and Consul was q length
ahead Ut the tgrn, but Clay pulled up
and the two HOSES came doYn the stretch
neck and neck, Clay Davis gradually pull
ing to the front and winning by half a
in 2.243, Consul second. Mutuals
paid s.. 60.
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